STUDENT AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION 2023 (#17)
Soccer Nova Scotia Student Awards/Scholarships Application 2023 Soccer Nova Scotia is pleased to offer university entrance student awards/scholarships to outstanding members of Soccer Nova Scotia. Recipients must commence post-secondary studies at a Canadian university or college in the same year the award is presented. Applicants must be Soccer Nova Scotia members. Applicants will be accepted if they were registered players or referees for Summer 2022 or Winter 2022-2023.
Soccer Nova Scotia Student Awards are non-renewable entrance scholarships. They are awarded in the name of the recipient after September 15 of the same year they are awarded upon proof of registration and payment at a university or college. The deadline to provide proof of registration and payment is January 31 of the following year or you may forfeit your award.
Successful recipients must agree that a photograph of themselves can be used for promotional purposes and submit a short Thank You acceptance video.
Applicants must submit online all of the following requirements:
Completed Application; High School Official Transcripts - Grade 11 and Grade 12 to January 2023; Digital colour headshot photo of themselves only for promotional purposes (i.e. grad or school photo); Letter(s) of Recommendation Incomplete submissions will not be considered
Successful applicants should expect to be contacted between May 25 to June 2.
Any questions regarding the Soccer Nova Scotia Scholarships should be sent to Kate Wigglesworth, admin@soccerns.ca .
Soccer Nova Scotia is pleased to offer the following student awards for 2023:
Hartlen Family Scholarship – Open to male players with strong soccer skills, strong academics, and a history of giving back through coaching and/or training of others. $2,000.00 $500/year for 4 yrs
Stephenie Allt Memorial Scholarship – Open to female players exemplifying community service and the values of fairness and sportsmanship of this young, outstanding player and celebrating the activity she loved most. $2,000.00 $500/year for 4 yrs
Halifax King of Donair Scholarship – Open to all members in remembrance of the twenty years King of Donair was a senior soccer club; the wins, the losses, the laughs, the road trips, the friendships made, and remembering those who are no longer with us…Billy Patterson, Mourad Farid, Co-Founder Nick Garonis, and Ian Clark. $750.00
Dr. Irene Szuler Scholarship – Open to female players who demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership and truly exemplify effort, excellence, and commitment to the game of soccer. Experience with the National Team program is an asset.$750.00
Frank H. Bailey Memorial Scholarship – Open to male players in memory of long-time Soccer Nova Scotia President, Frank Bailey.$600.00
Robert Sayer Scholarship – Open to female players in honour of the first soccer inductee to the Nova Scotia Hall of Fame – Builder.$600.00
VanRoy Tobitt Memorial Scholarship – Open to male referees in memory of one of the first Nova Scotia-based referees to reach National level status.$750.00
Carol Shadbolt Scholarship – Open to female referees in honour of the first female soccer referee in Nova Scotia.$750.00
Applicants must complete all sections on the application form with the exception of the Halifax King of Donair Essay as it only applies to applicants selecting the Halifax King of Donair Scholarship. Transcripts, Letters of Reference and a headshot photo must be uploaded to the application. Any certificates, additional information may be added along with the Letters of Reference upload. The completed application must reach Soccer Nova Scotia no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16th , 2023 ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE SOCCER NOVA SCOTIA MEMBERS (EITHER REGISTERED PLAYERS OR REFEREES FOR SUMMER 2022 OR WINTER 2022/23).
PLEASE SELECT A MAXIMUM OF TWO OF THE FOLLOWING STUDENT AWARDS FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.
Hartlen Family Scholarship Stephenie Allt Memorial Scholarship Halifax King of Donair Scholarship Dr. Irene Szuler Scholarship Frank H. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Robert Sayer Scholarship VanRoy Tobitt Memorial Scholarship Carol Shadbolt Scholarship
Educational Plans for the next academic year
Soccer Playing / Officiating / Coaching Background (Past 5 Years)
List your soccer involvements, during the past five years (include awards, achievements, volunteer positions, etc.)
List any other sport involvement
List extracurricular activities, including committees, athletics, clubs, volunteering and/or positions held (attach list if necessary)
Awards, Recognition, additional Certifications (attach list if necessary)
Demonstrated service through active participation (non-school, non-soccer preferred)
Provide a chronological record of employment for the last 3 years
Student Awards/Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria including academics, soccer involvement, school involvement, community/volunteer involvement, employment and financial need. Provide a brief paragraph describing the specific circumstances that motivate your request for financial need consideration
Parent / Guardian Signature
All documents must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
HALIFAX KING OF DONAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS ONLY To apply for the Halifax King of Donair Scholarship, applicants are required to write a 200-word essay on the history of the Halifax King of Donair Soccer Team. Reach out to a former member of the team to learn more about this dynasty.
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